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Topic: Virus warning (Read 2844 times)

It appears one of our members/lurkers on "shawcable.net" is infected with a worm. This worm is mailing e-mail addresses on the form using a "faked" e-mail address often from other members here (to try and hide the source).

If you are on "shawcable.net" I highly recomend you go to http://housecall.antivirus.com and run a virus scan/removal. This service is free (must be run with Internet Explorer). After removal go to your "start" button and then click "Windows Update" install ALL critical updates (this helps prevent infection). You MUST do this as if your computer is infected it is then harming others.

I've run Housecall on this comp several times. unfortunately, the ones it DOES pick up are embedded in files in a constant state of use by the comp. it cannot remove them, and I cannot delete them. it's the same 5 or six.

throw in a n oveloaded memory, and it's even worse.

mum talks constantly about having this thing wiped and starting over...but we do NOT have the disks for windows itself...this comp was purchased with pre-installed software

I ran the search and i got a trojan in a file i can't reach or even search for what can i do about it? It's in C:\restore\A0108203.cpy

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Raust-00gryphon

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I am the wings of hope, hidden in the shadow of rage.I am the crest of wisdom, hidden behind the face of youthI am the talons of courage, hidden in the wake of humorI am the heart of honor beating in the average chestI am the eternal guardian shown plainly in the eyes of loveThis is my soul

Holy crap, I'm gonna be updating for freaking ages! Not only have I just discovered any number of viruses and trojans, but I've also failed the security tests (all of 'em) I am not happy... '>

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its the oddest thing. I really didnt see this coming! We had dinner and talked about going over to his mother's house on Sunday and about getting a puppy. I thought things were getting serious. Then I wake up on Thursday and hes not here! just like that - gone! I asked some of his buddies in the system 32 folder but they didnt know what happened. I just dont understand.........